How to care for your climbing gear including climbing shoes, belay devices, rope, harnesses, etc.
The Verto is for climbers who hike miles before they climb, need something lighter than a boot but grippier than a trail runner, and don’t want to feel nervous on slabs.
The Metolius Project Board gives you jugs, edges, and slopers in one compact setup, so you can warm up your fingers, shoulders, and movement patterns before you hit the wall.
Sizing the Scarpa Boostic R feels like a guessing game. Here’s what actually matters when you’re deciding how to size this shoe.
Aggressive downturned climbing shoes help you hook and edge on overhangs where drop knees show up most. Here’s what to look for when you’re projecting steep routes.
The Unparallel Up Lace is a stiff lace-up that climbers talk about for all-day comfort on edges. Here’s how to size it right, plus a live link to check current price.
Climbers keep talking about Petzl – Connect Adjust Lanyard. Here is a practical take plus a live affiliate link to check current price and availability.
The Black Diamond Trail Back trekking poles fix slipping FlickLocks with a light three-section design for approach hikes. See who they fit and what to check before you buy.
Send Edition covers rock climbing gear. Crampon toe bails are mountaineering hardware and do not belong in this channel.
How long do the Scarpa Arpia V LV climbing shoes last? Who they fit, who should skip them, and how footwork and fit decide their lifespan. Honest gear take.
Wondering which new Scarpa Ribelle Run tech is best for you? A climber’s fit-and-use take on the Kalibra G outsole, sizing, sock choice, and who it suits.